Senior Quantity Surveyor | Transmission & Distribution

Carrington West; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

20% bonus

Company car

Life assurance

Career development opportunities

Mentoring and development programmes

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activity across UK energy infrastructure transmission and distribution projects. You will oversee budgets, pricing, forecasts and final accounts, working closely with clients and suppliers in a fast‑paced environment.

Based in a hybrid role, you will split time between office and site, contribute to tender pricing, manage subcontractor performance and mentor junior commercial staff as the energy transition programmes expand.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Experience as Senior Quantity Surveyor in energy/utilities or major infrastructure.
• Experience with Transmission & Distribution projects.
• Strong contract administration and commercial governance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial performance of projects from inception through final account.
• Prepare pricing schedules during tender stages and report costs.
• Produce cost forecasts, valuations and financial reports.
• Monitor budgets and commercial targets; administer contracts and change control.
• Mentor junior commercial staff and lead key client discussions.

Skills

Contract management

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS or chartership desirable

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Energy Infrastructure Transmission & Distribution

Up to £110,000 + 20% Bonus

Hybrid | 3/4 days in office

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take a leading commercial role across major UK energy infrastructure projects?

You will be joining an established and growing infrastructure contractor delivering critical projects across the energy and utilities sector. You will have the opportunity to work across electricity transmission and distribution, renewable energy, EV charging infrastructure, battery storage and wider energy transition programmes, while developing your commercial career within a supportive environment.

The opportunity

My client is a well-established infrastructure contractor delivering complex projects and frameworks across the UK. With continued growth across its energy division, the business is looking to strengthen its commercial team with an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.

You will work alongside operational and commercial teams to help successfully deliver major infrastructure schemes, taking responsibility for commercial performance from project inception through to completion.

Carrington West's Transmission & Distribution division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100 years' experience in this market.

What you will be doing

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of energy infrastructure projects and frameworks.

You will be doing the following

• Managing the commercial performance of projects and frameworks from inception through to final account.
• Managing pricing activities and preparing pricing schedules during tender stages.
• Producing cost forecasts, valuations and financial reports.
• Monitoring project performance against agreed budgets and commercial targets.
• Administering contracts, variations, compensation events and change control processes.
• Preparing and negotiating client applications, claims and final accounts.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, payments and ongoing commercial performance.
• Leading commercial discussions with clients, suppliers and other key stakeholders.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial risks across multiple projects.
• Providing commercial advice and guidance to project delivery teams.
• Developing and maintaining effective cost‑control, reporting and forecasting processes.
• Ensuring contractual obligations and commercial governance requirements are met.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team.
• Identifying opportunities to create additional value and improve commercial processes.

What you will need

To succeed as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within energy, utilities, power or major infrastructure.
• You will need prior experience in Transmission & Distribution.
• A strong understanding of contract administration and commercial management principles.
• Good working knowledge of construction law and standard forms of contract, which may include NEC, JCT, ICE and bespoke client contracts.
• Experience managing multiple projects or framework contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• The ability to analyse financial information and translate it into meaningful commercial insight.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Professional membership of RICS or progress towards chartership would also be welcomed but is not essential.

Salary, benefits and development

The Senior Quantity Surveyor salary is dependent on experience up to £110,000, alongside a competitive benefits package.

You will also benefit from:

• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• 20% bonus
• company car
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support.
• Career development opportunities.
• Further education and professional development support.
• Mentoring and structured development programmes.
• Opportunities for continued career progression as the energy infrastructure business grows.

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